Federal Grants Management Specialist - Remote

Job Description: Federal Grants Management Specialist

Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote – United States Only

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Federal Grants Management Specialists to support an important project requiring in-depth knowledge of federal grant administration, compliance, and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will contribute your professional expertise to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. Your knowledge will help improve how AI models understand, interpret, and respond to complex federal grants management scenarios through accurate, high-quality input.

Scope of Work

• Draft federal funding announcements and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), clearly defining program objectives, eligibility criteria, application instructions, and evaluation standards.
• Review and evaluate federal grant applications by assessing applicant eligibility, project merit, budget justifications, and compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare formal grant monitoring findings, identifying compliance deficiencies, supporting documentation, applicable regulations, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and annotate grant applications, award documents, budgets, and compliance reports to develop high-quality AI training materials.
• Evaluate AI-generated grants management content for regulatory accuracy, procedural compliance, and alignment with federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Develop realistic grant management scenarios, reference responses, and evaluation criteria covering pre-award, award, and post-award processes.

Required Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in federal grants management, particularly in GS-1109 positions or equivalent roles within federal, state, or local government grant administration.
• Hands-on experience drafting funding announcements, reviewing and scoring grant applications, and documenting monitoring or audit findings.
• Strong knowledge of federal grants management processes, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory and procedural information clearly and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret federal grant regulations and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain a high level of customer service in a remote work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with AI training, model evaluation, or technical content review.
• Familiarity with evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy, regulatory compliance, and procedural consistency.
• Experience developing training materials, assessment scenarios, or reference documentation related to federal grants administration.

Originally posted on Himalayas